45# or 50#???

[chester12]

I'm going to get myself a recurve or longbow for my birthday, and wanted to know the pros of having a few more pounds of draw weight. I'm new to the trad game, and have had fun shooting my brothers 40# recurve. I know I want more than 40, but don't know if I should just make the jump up to 50 or keep it around 45 for starters

I'm up in Richmond, I have a 54lb recurve that you could try, I also have a 48lb longbow, that way you could see.

[locknload]

definitely a brand new game shooting traditional...

[Deb]

Do not overbow yourself. A good starter bow like the Sage at 40-45# is good to start. You can order hevier limbs later.

[jerp]

I shot a 40# bow almost daily for 9 months before going up to 50#. It took at least a month before I could comfortably keep the same form with the heavier bow. Back in Feburary I bought a 55# and I was surprised how long it took to get used to just an extra 5 pounds. 55# is where it stops for me - I can shoot it easily now but I think it would be diminishing returns if I went up from there.

[popup_menace]

I'm up in Richmond, I have a 54lb recurve that you could try, I also have a 48lb longbow, that way you could see.

I may have to take you up on that one weekend.

[tex4k]

Go with a samick sage takedown, you can get whatever limbs you want as you progress, decent bows, don't break the bank and look good to.

[Thumper]

I'd pick up a used 35lb recurve to learn with first, then get a hunting bow weight after you've learned to shoot a recurve. Over bowing starting out will give you a lot of problems. jmo

[chester12]

I may have to take you up on that one weekend.

Please do, that way you can kind of see the differences.

[sharkhunter]

I'd pick up a used 35lb recurve to learn with first, then get a hunting bow weight after you've learned to shoot a recurve. Over bowing starting out will give you a lot of problems. jmo

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[Nightowl]

I would go with a #45 if not a little less. I have killed hogs with my 46@27 and never thought I was pushing it.

I started at #35 then to 50 then to 70 then 55 to 52 to 46 and now looking for a good low 40s bow. The lighter the bow the happier I am and the better I shoot! I enjoy shooting too.

[Bushbow]

I'd go 50.

I think the "overbowed" crowd is typical of, well, just typical.

If it's a little heavy when you get it, work into it!

Start with quarter-draws, half-draws. Just play with it; get the feel of it.

Get the "want-to" to master it!

Use a lighter bow or theraband to do 3 sets of 15 draws.

It ain't nothin' but a thang.

Joe

[R.Armendariz]

45 pound all around weight ,target and hunt .

[dougedwards]

40

[4dog]

Mr. Menace....didnt ya just build yourself a bow?? what happened?